The season-opening Cape Epic kicked off marathon cross-country racing over the weekend, and we’re suckers for the {custom} XC bikes that the 2-person duos present up on. This yr is the twentieth anniversary of the enduring South African race, and there are many {custom} paint jobs marking that milestone. XC legend Nino Schurter is racing a custom-painted Scott Spark RC.
You may’t merely go purchase his bike. However Scott-SRAM put a precise reproduction up for public sale to learn World Bicycle Aid…
N1NO’s Scott Spark RC Cape Epic Particular Version
On the Absa Cape Epic, Nino Schurter of Scott-SRAM has paired up with buddy Sebastian Fini of Lapierre-Mavic Unity – underneath the mixed banner of World Bicycle Aid. “As South Africa is Nino’s favourite place to organize for the race season, it was clear that the bike needed to present the particular connection to the nation for his try to win the Cape Epic for a 3rd time.“
South African {custom} colours & {custom} race construct
For his race bike, Nino’s 120mm Spark RC options “a novel design impressed by the South African nationwide colours and a extremely optimized setup for the rugged South African panorama, geared up with the all-new RockShox Flight Attendant XC suspension system”.
All kitted out with RockShox SID Final & SIDLuxe Final Flight Attendant XC automated suspension partially hidden inside, a SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS transmission, and conventionally-spoked Syncros Silverton 1.0 carbon wheels on DT hubs.
The bike is ready up a bit in a different way than his common World Cup race bikes, because of the harder race setting, and the have to be self-sufficient day-after-day. “No Yanick the Mechanic close by“.
Scott Spark RC Cape Epic x WBR Public sale – Availability
You gained’t be capable of purchase the Scott Spark RC Cape Epic Particular Version, however you would possibly be capable of win one. A single Cape Epic x WBR reproduction is being made identical to Nino’s bike. And thru a particular raffle on VIPrize, supporters can purchase entries to win this one two-off bike. “All proceeds from the raffle will assist the nonprofit World Bicycle Aid, which mobilizes folks by means of the Energy of Bicycles.“
Along with the distinctive bike itself, the winner will get a visit for two to the Crans Montana, Switzerland XC World Cup to select it up. Plus, there are different prizes up for grabs within the WBR fundraiser. Test it out right here: VIPrize.org/Nino
Full Customized Cape Epic Race Bike Spec
Body: Scott Spark RC HMX carbon x Cape Epic {custom}
Fork: RockShox SID Final Flight Attendant
Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Final Flight Attendant {custom}
Distant: SRAM AXS Pod Final controller
Handlebar: Syncros Fraser iC SL WC, -40° x 80mm x 700mm
GPS Mount: Syncros XC High Cap Mount
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS 100mm, with titanium bolts
Saddle: Syncros Tofino Common SL Channel
Grip: Syncros Silicon
Pedals: HT Elements M2 Titanium
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission AXS 12-speed
Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Final controller
Crank Set: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission powermeter, 170mm x 38T
Chain: SRAM XX SL Eagle T-type
Cassette: SRAM XX SL CS-1299 Eagle T-type, 10-52T
Brakes: SRAM Stage Final Stealth 4-piston
Wheels: Syncros Silverton 1.0
Tires: Maxxis Aspen 2.4 Cape Epic model
Bottle Cage: Topeak Shuttle Cage Z Recycled carbon
Pc: Garmin Edge 130 Plus
Tire-Sealant: OKO Magic Milk Excessive Fibre
Pump: Topeak Race Rocket MT
CO2 Inflator: Topeak Airbooster
Saddle Bag: Topeak Burrito Pack
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